Thinking of a vane shooting ilf recurve rig

Ari_Bonn · February 05, 2018, 06:10:00 PM

Love my longbows but recently been thinking of getting an ilf recurve rig so I can shoot vanes(it rains a lot here). I think I want a metal riser with the threaded sight window so I can one one of those centershot adjustable rests.

Any suggestions? Been looking at trad tech risers and the black wolf.

BAK · February 05, 2018, 06:21:00 PM

Any riser set up for a plunger should allow for a plunger with a flipper rest that would work just fine for a vaned arrow.

Ari_Bonn · February 05, 2018, 06:28:00 PM

well id like it to be ilf for ease of taking down and trying different limbs

nek4me · February 05, 2018, 08:52:00 PM

I'm shooting vanes on aluminum with a Black Bear riser and Sage limbs for a form bow. Using the same springy rest I used on an early wheel bow shooting fingers before releases came on the scene. This rest is adjustable and as simple and bulletproof as they come. Besides being waterproof vanes are obviously more durable and an old supply already on hand is as cheap as it gets.

The Whittler · February 05, 2018, 09:01:00 PM

Olympic and BB shooters don't have a problem so you should be good to go.

M60gunner · February 05, 2018, 09:25:00 PM

I have the same setup as nek4me only on a Hoyt Rambo riser. Any modern ILF riser has at least one hole for a plunger. That's where the springy goes. I have another rig using a Ben Pearson Equalizer riser but a NAP plunger and flipper type rest. I got that setup from 3Rivers for about $25.
With today's arrows using push in nocks it's easy to adjust for vane clearance. If you Fletch your own arrows use a straight offset with the vanes, not a lot just so the vane isn't absolutely straight.

SAM E. STEPHENS · February 05, 2018, 09:50:00 PM

Set up an old ProLine riser with a screw-in flipper and ilf limbs and it shoots the little Blazer plastic vanes great. Killed several big critters with this set-up and Simmons TreeShark broadheads last season...

,,,Sam,,,

Ari_Bonn · February 05, 2018, 11:49:00 PM

What I meant was recommendations on which riser to get.

February 06, 2018, 06:52:00 AM

Look at the Morrison Phoenix risers-- excellent design and performance.

katman · February 06, 2018, 07:22:00 AM

What is your draw length and preferred bow length?

JR Williams · February 06, 2018, 08:55:00 AM

Hoyt has a few risers that would work. The Satori can be set up to use a springy or a NAP Centerest as it is drilled and tapped with a plunger hole.

They also have what I think is the best bang for the buck in ILF risers out there. The Excel, especially the 21 in. It will also work with about any elevated rest combination. If you interested in one of those now is a good time to get one as Hoyt has just discontinued them and most places have them on sale right now. Solid riser.

There are several other options out there from around $180 to as much as you want to spend.

Trad Tech is a solid option also. I haven't shot a Black Wolf you mentioned.

DarrinG · February 06, 2018, 10:24:00 AM

Funny this topic came up. I am working on building a ILF rig as we speak, for damp weather hunting. I'm building a warf ILF, Jennings Black Lightning riser (21"). I plan on using a Bear Weatherest. My question is: what vanes do you guys recommend? I shoot aluminum shafts and I'd like to go with 4" vanes, but been away from vanes for so long I don't remember which brands are more supple? Any recommendations?

DarrinG · February 06, 2018, 10:25:00 AM

Oops...sorry if I have hijacked the OP's thread.

Ari_Bonn · February 06, 2018, 10:52:00 AM

nah don't worry darring, would be good info.

Katman My draw is 26" so 52 - 60" would be my preferred.

WVbowhunter · February 06, 2018, 12:14:00 PM

Vantec vmax or bohning killer are my go to 4 inch vanes. But most of my arrows run blazers

TDHunter · February 06, 2018, 06:15:00 PM

I finally broke down and tried the ILF thing after many years of resisting. After reading lots of reviews I grabbed a Win&Win Black Wolf 62" Recurve.

I didn't really like the ILF system at first and almost sold the bow before really giving it much attention, But after shooting it for the last few months, my only negatives are the same as the reviews I've read: the grip didn't fit my hand very well" no worries I slid on an old Hoyt Dorado grip and put a grippy wrap over it and it fits me great. As far as the bow goes, I have a 29.5" draw and it is truly smooth to my draw. Love this bow now!

katman · February 06, 2018, 06:39:00 PM

Ari, I would recommend short ILF limbs, 17" riser would be 58". Also having the limb bolts almost all the way wound in would give good performance at your draw length. I prefer the DAS riser and there are many grip options available from 3rivers. The trad tech is also very nice but I prefer the das attachment system. You will buy the riser once and can choose from MANY limb options. The old springy rest is pretty bomb proof and allows vanes to be shot. Good luck and have fun.

MonkeyJuice · February 07, 2018, 05:38:00 PM

Hi Ari_Bonn...my search for a next rig is like you and I think be real careful about advice of getting just any riser. Along with the raised center rest, I'm searching for a best weighted/balanced riser...19/21" For the Hoyt Satori, I've read another post where it was about the worst balanced (top of riser falling back into your face)riser going. I have no experience with this riser but just passing along another opinion. It seems all posters answered your direct question, but just trying to help ya think even more on ur requirements in going to ILF. I'm not the expert and searching myself...Good Luck

acedoc · February 10, 2018, 12:57:00 PM

The sky archery risers were quite well made and had inserts /adapters for most all accessories. You will need to look around though